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  • APC felicitates with faithful

    APC felicitates with faithful

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.

    A statement issued in Abuja said: “As we gather around family and friends to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, we should be reminded of the significance of the holy festival, which is to celebrate the love and grace of Almighty Allah to mankind through sacrifice, devotion and faith.

    “Irrespective of our ethnic and religious affiliations, we urge Nigerians to use the opportunity of the holy celebration to rededicate themselves to selfless sacrifices for the benefit of our neighbours and indeed the progress of country.”

    Also yesterday, the Ekiti State APC congratulated Muslims on the celebration.

    It said the opportunity to celebrate this year’s Sallah is through the grace of Allah and urged the Islamic faithful to spend their holiday to offer prayers for the peace in Nigeria and good health of President Muhammadu Buhari.

    In a statement by the Deputy State Chairman, Chief Kemisola Olaleye, the party urged Muslims and Nigerians to reflect on the lessons of Ed-el-Kabir and use the significance of the season of sacrifice to build a better relationship with God for more mercies for our great nation.

    Osun State APC  admonished citizens of the state to “renew their commitment to peace, unity and loyalty, which are the qualities consistent with any community that wishes to sustain progress and growth”.

    “This is especially necessary during the Eid-el-Kabir festival when Muslims show gratitude to Allah for His love and kindness in providing for those who are in need.

    “It is also the duty not only of Muslims but everyone as well, to help the helpless and be generous to our fellow men and women who are less privileged”,  the APC said.

    The state APC urged the faithful and friends to “always be grateful to Allah  in whatever situation they find themselves”.

  • Muslim faithful mark Eid in Ibadan amid tight security

    Muslim faithful mark Eid in Ibadan amid tight security

    •Downpour stalls prayers in Bauchi

    Islamic prayer to mark the end of holy month of Raman fasting  in different parts of Ibadan witnessed large turnout of Muslim faithful amid tight security yesterday.

    Stern-looking policemen and other sister security agents, including Civil Defence and plain cloth state security agents were observed in most of the praying grounds across the city and environs.

    Commissioner of Police Abiodun Odude had on Friday told reporterswhen he visited the Oyo State Chief Judge, Justice M.L. Abimbola, that his men had been posted to strategic areas to forestall breach of the peace during and after the Eid-Fitiri celebration.

    In all the praying ground visited yesterday, there was peaceful conduct of prayers by Muslim faithful who trooped enmass as early as 9am to supplicate to God for the successful end of the fasting period.

    The Chief Imam of Ibadanland , Sheik Busari Agbotomojekere, who led prayer at the Yidi praying ground at Agodi , Ibadan, prayed for the unity of the country and President Muhammadu  Buhari .

    In Bauchi, heavy downpour in the early hours yesterday prevented teeming Muslim faithful in the metropolis from performing congregation prayers.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rainfall, which started at about 8am, lasted about  two hours, taking worshipers that had already arrived at open prayer grounds, by surprise.

    As it intensified, worshipers had to seek refuge in nearby buildings and tents, most of them, soaked in their new Sallah attires.

    When the rainfall subsided, most of them, particular women and children,  returned home. Few others sought for alternative places where the prayers were delayed.

  • Gathering of the faithful

    Gathering of the faithful

    Lagos State Chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN), has held its 28th Family Day at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), reports OLATUNDE ODEBIYI.

    It is an event to mark the end of Ramadan. The one for this year came up last Saturday at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) where members and friends of Lagos State Chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) gathered to celebrate its 28th Family Day.

    Each branch of the association had its tent. Among the branches were Mushin, Epe, Eti-Osa, Somolu, Alimoso, Amuwo-Odofin and Ikorodu. There was no uniform outfit for the occasion; the women and girls wore either traditional or Islamic attires. They made fashion statements with their colourful and stylish hijab.

    A few men were there.

    Guests enjoyed free medical tests from the mobile intensive care unit of the Lagos State Ministry of Health.

    The high table was decorated in green and yellow.

    Banners of some corporate organisations, including Maggi, Honeywell and Stanbic IBTC Bank, were displayed at different locations. Entertainment Factory Limited directed by Patrick Oyadima played Islamic songs to the admiration of guests.

    The event kicked off with a short prayer by the Dawah group of FOMWAN. An Imam from Somolu Local Government Area, Alhaji Sulaimon Bayonle, said the opening prayers; he was assisted by Yaya Alimi.

    Alhaja Azeezat Modupe Adagun from Radio Lagos compered the event, which began with a reading from the Quran, done in form of a competition by children from the branches.

    FOMWAN Lagos State Amirah Dr Sariyu Ashiru said the group is the umbrella body for Muslim women and youths.

    She urged women to manage their family well, saying they are the pillars of the family and determine the family’s success.

    President, Amuwo-Odofin Muslim Community Alhaji Waliu Ajigbotoluwa, who chaired the occasion, hailed FOMWAN for its impact on the state’s development.

    Chief Imam, Gbagada Muslim Community Alhaji Abdus-Salami Ibrahim, who was the guest speaker, said the role of a woman in ensuring national security was vital. The woman, he said, has the responsibility of taking care of children.

    He said: “It is the duty of mothers to train their children and it is the way a child is brought up that will determine the attitudes that will become of him when he grows. If your child is well trained, he or she will be relevant to the community but if not, they will be part of those contributing to insecurity in the nation.

    “The way you train your child reflects on national security because people who grow up with godly attitudes will not get themselves involved in any criminal acts”.

    Alhaji Ibrahim urged parents not to engage in things that they do not want their children to emulate.

    Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, his wife Abimbola and Deputy Governor Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, among others, donated towards FOWAN projects.

    Fashola, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Idiat Adebule, said the government would continue to partner with the association to develop the state.

    She urged grandmothers to give their grandchildren good training as they did to their children.

    “You are still alive for that purpose, therefore, ensure you bring your grandchildren up in the way of the Lord,” she said.

    There was a march past by students of Arabic Nursery and Primary School and youth organisations and FOMWAN branches.

    The celebration cake was cut after the chant of Alhamdulillahi three times.

     

  • Are you financially faithful?(4)

    DAILY, thousands of people and families make financial decisions based on wrong advice, forgetting that when the advice doesn’t work, they are the ones to suffer. But I know, today, that the only reliable advice on money comes from the Word of God. The Bible addresses virtually every financial decision a person will ever need to make. Therefore, the Bible is the best source of financial wisdom available to mankind.

    It is my prayer that you will take whatever advice the Bible has offered you thus far, and will continue to offer you, as it has to do with money and your family life. Until you become faithful in handling money at home, you will not be able to enjoy financial abundance with peace. As a father, if you are always complaining, grumbling, or murmuring, you will end up transferring that same spirit and attitude to the other members of your family. Why? This is because, as it is with the head, so shall it be with the body. If you display ingratitude, you are going to transfer the same spirit to your wife. That’s why rather than murmur or complain, look at your home and everything that concerns your home and learn to give thanks to God and even to the other members of your household. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones (Proverbs 17:22).

    Don’t you know that there are many people of your age who live under the bridge or flyovers, so what makes you better? You don’t choose the family to which you belong, so count yourself fortunate because there are worse situations than yours. Therefore, be appreciative, not only to God, but to your family members. Be appreciative of your current financial status. It will not be that way tomorrow. Your gratitude today, however, will determine whether it will increase or decrease tomorrow.

    Learn to be appreciative; husbands and wives learn to be appreciative for little kindness. Parents and children, if you want an outstanding home, learn to be appreciative of one another. As you do that, God will begin to promote your home. Mothers, don’t sit down commanding everybody, “You, go to the kitchen,” “You run outside” etc., without saying, “Thank you” when necessary to members of your household. If you have a house help and that girl has done one thing or the other for you, don’t just come back from work and begin to shout, blaming and condemning her.

    Learn to show appreciation. Say, “Thank you” to that little girl. Don’t think, “Who is she, after all how can I be saying ‘thank you’ to my house help, God forbid!” That girl may not be educated today; she may not be an entity today, but you may need her help tomorrow. Remember such girl is representing a particular family. Did you choose the family you belong? No! Neither did she, so, it is not her fault that she is a house help today, so treat her well. What you do unto others, God keeps the records. So, love your house helps; commend them, do not condemn them.

    “Thank you” is a very short statement made of two words. During the last Women’s Convention, one of our sisters testified how she improved her relationship with her house help. She began to treat her like a daughter and one day when her child was afflicted, God used this same house help to deliver her daughter from that affliction. What would have cost her a huge sum of money and emotional stress, was solved by her house help. It pays to be appreciative.

    Don’t say, “Look at my friend’s husband, he has done that for her, he has done this, etc.” You never show any appreciation for the little things he has done; you only complain, saying, “He has done nothing”. At the end of the day, the man become tired or the woman may get tired or even the children may get tired. So, watch it; do not destroy your sweet home.

    A man wrote me some time. He was lamenting that everything he does for his wife, anything he buys, any money he gives her, she’s never satisfied. She can’t say, “Thank you”, she can’t say, “I appreciate you” and the man said he was getting tired of her attitude. Wife, your husband won’t be tired of you in Jesus’ name. But you have to learn to appreciate him. Some husbands too, nothing their wife does please them. Ingratitude is a killer of family harmony. Learn to say, “Thank you”, for small and great kindness.

    If it is little money given to you, appreciate him or her very well and he/she will soon increase it next time. As children, don’t say, “Daddy, this is not enough”, instead, thank him very well, appreciate him deeply and next time, when you need money, he will increase it. My husband says, “Every complaint complicates issues.” So, don’t complicate matters concerning your family life, by murmuring and complaining.

    Today, I impart unto you the spirit of thanksgivings and gratitude that will enable you appreciate your spouse and family members, as the need arises. Receive it to the glory of God.

    As a child of God financial blessing is part of your inheritance (Ephesians 1:3). To peacefully enjoy such blessings, first, you must accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour by saying this prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I come to You today, just as I am. I am a sinner. I believe You died for me and on the third day You rose again for my justification. Forgive me of my sins; cleanse me with Your Blood. I accept You now as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You Lord, for saving me. Now I know I am forgiven, I am justified, I am born again and I am a child of God!

    Congratulations, you are now born again! I believe that you will begin to experience the reality of the price that Jesus paid for your sins at Calvary. All-round rest and peace are guaranteed you, in Jesus’ Name!

    Call or write, and share your testimonies with me through: E-mail: faithdavid@yahoo.com. Tel. No: 08141320204; 07026385437; 07094254102

    For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian bookstores: Making Marriage Work, Marriage Covenant, Building A Successful Home and Success in Marriage (Co-Authored).

  • Are you financially faithful? (2)

    It is important to understand how to handle money in marriage, so as to avoid tension in your home. Handling finances is a very sensitive area for couples. It is, therefore, crucial to say a few things about how to properly handle your finances in today’s article, titled ‘Are you financially faithful?’. Financial faithfulness goes a long way in determining whether you have a great financial future or whether you suffer financial hardship.

    A few things noteworthy are:

    SHUN IDLENESS: Each member of the family ought to be gainfully employed. Idleness should be discouraged. The Bible is clear on this point: This we commanded you, that if any WOULD NOT, WORK, NEITHER SHOULD HE EAT (2 Thessalonians 3:10). There is dignity in labour as God’s Word says: He that gathereth BY LABOUR shall increase (Proverbs 13:11). So, put your hands to work. It is your responsibility to locate a productive and profitable job, not that of your uncles, aunty, parents etc.

    PRIORITY SPENDING: In spending money, DISCIPLINE is a major requirement. Engage in priority spending this means being able to ascertain the things needed and buying them first, before other items. Not all expenditure is right. If you’re indebted, understand that debt is not the will of God for you, whether you entered into it as a result of pressure from legitimate needs or lack of contentment with your present position or possession. Stay clear of indebtedness, for God hates it. the Bible says: Owe no man anything… (Romans 1:8). You can be free from debt. Mix prudence with contentment and enjoy great gain (I Timothy 6:6). Learn to order your priorities right. There are certain things you collect on credit that could wait till later. Please live your size per time. Cut off from friends who drive you to live above your means. Engage in buying things that are necessary and vital per time. God hates waste (John 6:12).

    INVESTMENT & SAVINGS: Spending money foolishly is one major cause of borrowing and lack. To avoid such, occasional investments should be engaged in, setting aside some amount in case of need. The Lord Jesus Himself admonishes … Why didn’t you deposit the money in the bank so that I could at least get some interest on it? (Luke. 19:23 TLB). Why don’t you deposit small amounts today in the bank, in order not to engage in begging or borrowing tomorrow? Benjamin Franklin said, “… He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.” Don’t bring sorrow into your home by being a borrower.

    BE ACCOUNTABLE: The Lord believes in accountability and budgeting. How do I know? He stated so in His Word (the Bible). We need to count the cost (Luke 14:28) of our financial transactions. God Himself keeps records and accounts of things (Acts 10:4) and passed on this practice to men on earth (Esther 6:1). We shall be asked to give account of our works on earth (Romans 14:12). God’s Word says: Therefore is the Kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain King, which would take account of his servants (Matthew 18:23).

    You need to be accountable, not just to yourself, but first to God, who is the Supplier of all your provisions and money and to your spouse, who is your partner in the home. It is necessary for the children and others in the home, to see your example of being accountable, so they can learn the art of accountability and prudent spending (wise financial transactions). To be in charge of much money, you need to be faithful in planning and spending the money you have at present and the proper use of money, requires proper planning. Just like you prepare for success in any area of life, if you want financial success, it must be prepared for.

    Concerning family finances, a key ingredient is TRUST. Husband, wife and even children must trust one another enough to put money together and be prudent in spending it. Accountability helps boost trust. Where no one wants to be accountable to the other, there will be no progress financially. Woman, prove yourself trustworthy to you husband and you will never need to nag him to give you money. Let the heart of your husband safely trust your financial judgment (Proverbs 31:11).

    List out your income, your expenditure and review them from time to time, to assess whether your financial transactions are prudent or whether you need to adjust your spending pattern, in order not to spend money foolishly. Make a budget monthly, weekly and daily, and record your spending. I have a little dairy I carry around with me and record any money spent. That way, at the end of the month, I can easily recollect all I spent money on during the month. Accountability pays off: the Lord says… thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things (Matthew 25:21). Being faithful financially qualifies you to receive more money from the Lord and from men, too. I always make sure I submit a breakdown of expenses to my husband, whether he asks for it or not.

    I remember one day, many years ago, my husband came to my office with a Cheque book and said, “I have watched you over the years; you have been so faithful financially. You are so different from many other women, so prudent in spending and not a waster. God wants to lift you. This is the Cheque book to our account, all the leaves have been signed, any time you want money, don’t ask, I trust you absolutely and the Spirit of God is inside of you.” Then he left. I said to myself; “God, this is an awesome responsibility” and the Lord said to me; “Because you have been faithful in little, you have been promoted. How faithful you are with this responsibility, will determine how great your promotion will be tomorrow.” Up till today, my dear husband does not ask me how I spend money, because he trusts me. He had watched me and found me faithful in time past. Because of his trust in me, I make sure that I don’t transact money in any area without his knowledge.

    Anything you can’t tell your spouse you want to buy or that you bought, needs to be examined. Anything you can’t boldly say you need because you are afraid the request will be turned down, needs reviewing. Anything you want to buy and you can’t really defend your reason for having it, needs to be thought over. One thing I learnt from my husband is proper documentation of financial transactions. All his personal and official spending are documented. This helps you to know exactly where your money is going, and if you need to change your spending pattern. Remember, many financial problems in the home may not necessarily require more prayer to God for money, but more WISDOM in handling money.

    As you follow the institutions of the Lord, your financial testimony in your home this year will surprise you. Your purse will continue to be full and your store will never be dry. From today, determine to be financially faithful.

    Financial faithfulness takes grace from God who the Bible refers to as: The faithful and true witness … (Revelation 3:14). But like every natural parent, his desires is first to meet the needs of His children. Jesus said in Mark 7:27: Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto dogs. You also can become a child of God today, receiving top priority by praying this simple prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I come to You today, just as I am. I am a sinner. I believe You died for me and on the third day You rose again for my justification. Forgive me of my sins; cleanse me with Your Blood. I accept You now as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You Lord, for saving me. Now I know I am forgiven, I am justified, I am born again and I am a child of God!

    Congratulations, you are now born again! I believe that you will begin to experience the reality of the price that Jesus paid for your sins at Calvary. All-round rest and peace are guaranteed you, in Jesus’ Name!

     

    Call or write, and share your testimonies with me through: E-mail: faithdavid@yahoo.com. Tel. No: 08141320204; 07026385437; 07094254102

    For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian bookstores: Making Marriage Work, Marriage Covenant, Building A Successful Home and Success in Marriage (Co-Authored).

     

  • Are you financially faithful?

    Dear Reader, It is a clearly established fact in God’s Word, that His will for your family is financial prosperity. The Word of God says: Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth (3 John 2-3). God’s will is clear, but it leaves you with responsibilities which you must fulfill, in order to enjoy the benefits thereof. These articles, therefore, are an exploration of what God has provided and what you must do to take hold and benefit from it. Christianity without proof is futility. Your family can experience a financial breakthrough, if you imbibe and follow God’s instructions, especially in this year of Exceeding Grace.

    God has covenanted and He is committed to your financial prosperity this year, but, do you have a financial plan for the year? A family that desires to prosper financially, should have a laid down rule for spending and earning money. Many families do not see the need for a budget. If you take time to undertake a survey, you will discover that only two, out of every 10 families, have financial budgets for their families. It is a fact that those who fail in life failed because they failed to plan. A man of wisdom said, failing to plan is planning to fail! Planning is a vital requirement, if you desire a financial miracle.

    Therefore, it is important to plan your family’s weekly and monthly expenditures. The Word of God says: For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? (Luke 14:28-31). ‘Sitteth down first’ means to map out a plan. Plan your expenditure pattern. If you don’t, impulsive spending can rob you of a bright financial future. One man of God said, “Any army general that wants to go to war, must win the battle on paper first, before he takes his men to the battlefield or else they will be slaughtered”. He must first sit down and draw a strategy of attack on paper. He should also have alternatives, in case of a surprise attack. The same thing applies, if your desire to have a financial future. You need to plan how you are going to spend your money on paper first.

    What is planning? Someone said, “Planning is thinking plus writing”. Think about the things you need to spend money on during the week, for the month; list them out and calculate, so when the money comes, you know where to put it. This also involves projecting into the future, because as you think, “What do I need money for this month?”, you are thinking ahead. For the believer in Christ Jesus, this is the essence of “the gift of a sound mind.” God promised all His children in Christ Jesus the gift of mental prowess (2 Timothy 1:7).

    The Bible says: we have the mind of Christ (I Corinthians 2:16). Thus, as a Christian, you no longer have a dull mind. The gift of a sound mind is given you, so you can have a sense of direction (wisdom). It offers wisdom (Proverbs 8:12) so that you know what to do with what you have. If you think well, what you have is enough. It is good to have a sound financial plan for your family, so that you can live happily within your income. I see a financial revolution taking place in your family, in the precious name of Jesus Christ!

    I want you to know that labour minus wisdom (sound mind, planning) is frustration, weariness and poverty. The Word of God says: The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city (Ecclesiastes 10:15). As long as you don’t plan ahead, you will weary your family members by begging for money, before the month ends. You will not be a liability to your family in Jesus’ name. The wisdom you are receiving today, will set you free from financial misfortune in Jesus’ name

    Planning and budgeting are necessary for proper financial management. How will you know how much you need per month, if you have not sat down to write out what your expenditures for the month are? You need to budget for domestic needs and essential commodities. Also, if you find out that what you earn is not enough, sitting down to plan will help you tailor your expenditure. As a child of God, you ought to cut your coat according to your cloth and not size.

    To waste what you have, is an offence to the Lord. The Lord Jesus gave this example when He said in John 6:12: Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. In Isaiah 54:16 He said: I created the waster to destroy. This means a waster is also a destroyer. He destroys good things without knowing.

    If you lack the wisdom required to plan and budget, why not hand over your life to Christ Jesus first, to help you. Except a man be born again he cannot see… (John 3:3). You need to be born again first, to be able to see the way of escape God has provided for you. In case you are already born again, know that wisdom is yours by covenant. Next, you need to ask your heavenly Father for wisdom. God’s Word says: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him (James 1:5).

    Lastly, stir up your mind and be imparted with grace. You stir up your mind, by sitting down to think: “What do I need?,” writing down your needs and calculating the cost. Also, by reading God’s Word, you will gain easy access to the wisdom you need to plan efficiently.

    You need His grace to plan and budget appropriately, so ask for His grace now. You have a bright financial future. Do not be a prodigal son, plan wisely today.

    Are you born again? If you are not, you don’t have genuine access to operate the mind of Christ (I Corinthians 2:16) If you are set for it, please say this prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You today. I am sinner. I cannot help myself. Forgive me of my sins and cleanse me with Your blood. Deliver me form sin and Satan to serve the living God. I believe You died for me and on the third day, You rose that I might be justified. I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Make me a child of God today. Thank You for accepting me into Your kingdom.Congratulations, you are now born again! I believe that you will begin to experience the reality of the price that Jesus paid for your sins at Calvary. All-round rest and peace are guaranteed you, in Jesus’ Name!
    Call or write, and share your testimonies with me through: E-mail: faithdavid@yahoo.com.  Tel.  No: 08141320204; 07026385437; 07094254102
    For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian bookstores: Making Marriage Work, Marriage Covenant, Building A Successful Home and Success in Marriage (Co-Authored).

  • Honour for the faithful

    The main auditorium of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) was agog during the yearly Conference and Awards organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Lagos State Area Unit. AMIDU ARIJE was there.

    The main auditorium of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) was filled.

    It was three-in-one event: The yearly conference of the society, election of new executive and awards presentation.

    It was organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, an umbrella body for Muslim students in secondary schools, higher institutions and postgraduates.

    The award took the centre stage on the occasion; no fewer than 10 persons were honoured in various categories.

    Among them were the Rector, Lagos State Polytechnic, Dr Abdul Azeez Lawal; former Permanent Secretary/Tutor- General Education, District VI, Alhaja Taslimot Akinwande; Alhaja Sherifat Lawal; Alhaji Abdulwaheed Soluade, an architect; Alhaji Taofeek Ajani; Alhaji Abdul Rasheed Oladele and Alhaji Shittu Adepoju

    The awards segment was anchored by a television-cum-radio presenter, Abdul Hakeem Ishola.

    The hall erupted in applause as each of the awardees was called out. They stood tall as their rich profiles were read.

    “Yes these people deserve the award,” some guests whispered.

    Guests did not only whisper to confirm the credibility of the awardees but also shared in their joy.

    To the awardees, the day will remain memorable.

    Alhaja Akinwande thanked the MSSN for recognising her role in the growth of Islam.

    She acknowledged the role of MSSN in her life.

    “Whatever I am today, MSSN made me. It is not enough to bag certificates in different fields without being morally sound and I thank God MSSN has been doing well in making students morally sound,” she said.

    “I am very happy to be in your midst; I am the happiest today,” she continued.

    She urged the society to issue certificates to students as they learn under them, saying MSSN is a training ground for the trainers.

    After the awards, the result of the election was announced and Alhaji Kamil Kalejaiye emerged as the Amir (President); Malam Saheed Ashafa as Naibul Amir (Vice President); Mr Tajudeen Balogun – Secretary among others. While Hafsah Badru emerged Amirah (Female President)

    In his acceptance speech, the Amir, represented by his Naibul Amir, Mallam Ashafa, sought the cooperation of all to enable him and his executive succeed.

    The outgoing Amir, Alhaji Qaseem Badrudeen, thanked all for honouring their invitation.

    He appealed to the Lagos government to revisit the hike in the state-owned higher institutions’ tuition fee.

    Alhaji Badrudeen also called on the government to allow female Muslim students in secondary schools to use hijab.

    Guests on the occasion included the former Lagos State Elctoral Commissioner, Alhaji Musbau Oyefeso; member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Muhibat Rufai-Adeyemi and Chairman, Yaba Local Council Development Area, Hon Jide Jimoh.

  • Will he be faithful to me since I am not …?

    He is a graduate and am in year one. He is 26 years and I am 17 years. He said he loves me and I believe him. I told him I don’t want sex until I am married and he said he won’t even touch me except I want him to. My problem is that I don’t know if he will be faithful to me since I am not offering him any sexual pleasure. I am ready to leave him at any moment he ask me for sex because I can’t just give my pride away and that was what broke- up the relationships I’ve ever had. I need your advice ma. You’re indeed like a mother to many teens like me. God bless you ma.

    Hi darling. I’m happy you’re holding on to your virginity till you get married. Actually, there’s no point in pleasing any guy against your will until you’re ready. Now, we’ve just talked about you. You’re just 17 and you’re  a young women. Women may stay off sex for years and may not feel like they’re missing anything. That’s the makeup of most women. But not men. Yes, this guy may love you enough to leave you till you’re ready, but this is a 26-year-old man we’re talking about here! If he’s already sexually active, he will wait until you (YOU with emphasis) are ready. More than that; he’ll wait until you’re married. But he may not wait that long for sex with other women. Too many girls are on offer and they won’t need to be asked before they give it to him, they knowingly settle for someone any guy willing to have sex without talking about marriage. So make up your mind here: it’s either you accept the fact that he won’t disturb you, but he night go after other girls while keeping you till the wedding night or you say goodbye to this relationship.

    On the other side however, if he’s a born-again Christian or a committed Muslim, he will wait body, mind and soul for you till you both consummate your beautiful rrlationship on your wedding night.

    From you to me

    Good afternoon madam, l enjoy reading your Saturday page ‘Hearts’. Well done. This last Saturday, l read about d woman who wrote ‘My husband has other women maybe because I’m not good in bed’. Please can I have her phone no just to share experiences. I work with women organization. Thanks. Mrs. Ehinmowo.08081456612.

    P.S: For certain reasons, I’m sorry I won’t be able to give you her telephone number, but I’m publishing this because I bet there are so many women out there who may benefit from your wealth of experience. Please make it a free service to them. Thanks.

  • I was faithful to him, yet he broke my heart

    A guy I dated for 3 years and was faithful to broke my heart and now I cry all day. I even feel like ending my life just to stop thinking about him and stop being in pain. What should I do?

     

    Yes, I know how you must be feeling. You wouldn’t like to get up from your bed in the morning because you don’t want to face the world without him and your nights are long and filled with tears. You’re probably asking yourself where it all went wrong and may be blaming yourself. Cry some more. I tell you, it will help you cope. Share with friends and allow them to point out the guy’s faults and stupidity. Deliberately talk about his not-so-perfect points and laugh about it. Spend time with people who love you and tell yourself you deserve a better person. Tell yourself that the vacancy he just created is for you to find a man deserving of your love. However, do not go into a new relationship now. Shed all feelings of bitterness and learn not to mention his name after a while. Wait until you have healed before you consider going into a new relationship.

    No, don’t be suicidal because of him. He has taken his love away; he shouldn’t take your life too. Learn to love yourself and be happy. Sit in front of a mirror and apply make-up. Sing new songs and tell yourself that you don’t need a narrow-minded person like him you dumped the good thing that you are. Shine baby. Shine!